Register now for WSS 2020!
The IYC Northern California Women's Sailing Seminar is Nov 13-15 - and this year, we're going virtual.
Register today to receive our earlybird discount rate of $80, valid until 11/1.
Register today to receive our earlybird discount rate of $80, valid until 11/1.
Looking for our free storytelling night? Register for our October 19 event.
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WSS season begins - with free online events
In addition to our 28th Annual Women's Sailing Seminar, we also have a "season" of free and online events, including:
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Previously: Women's Storytelling Night #1
Monday, Sept 18 Theme: "Mother Nature" Featuring storytellers: Linda Newland, Behan Gifford, Julie Lucchesi, Kira Maixner, Yosh Han |
Women's Storytelling Night #2
Monday, Oct. 19 @ 7pm Theme: "The Lighter Side" Featuring storytellers: Lauren Knoebel, Zara Haimo, Joanne Bonds, Lindsay Dreilbas, Heidi Benson Stagg |
Women's Sailing Seminar 2020 agenda
The WSS weekend will feature classes tailored for both new and experienced sailors alike. With our new format, we'll be interacting virtually--and you can revisit our classes with our recorded sessions.
The agenda below is subject to change as we confirm our speakers and session content! Please subscribe to our email updates above for the latest.
To attend WSS, be part of our sailing community and receive recorded sessions, register now.
The agenda below is subject to change as we confirm our speakers and session content! Please subscribe to our email updates above for the latest.
To attend WSS, be part of our sailing community and receive recorded sessions, register now.
Friday events
| Time | Session | Summary |
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| 7pm | Racer Chicks | Have a need for speed? Join fellow racer chicks Tanja Koster & Sandy Anderson for an evening of racing talk, with a focus on opportunities for women to increase their time on the water, build skills and reach their goals as competitive sailors. |
Saturday events
| Time | Session | Summary |
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| 8:00am - 8:55am | Yoga for Sailors | Gentle exercises for maintaining strength, flexibility and sailing fitness in key muscle groups. |
| 9:00am - 10:25am | Sailing Terminology | It isn't the "front and back of the boat"! A summary of important nautical terms (and a little history) for beginner sailors. |
| 10:30am - 11:55am | Essential Knots and Situational Awareness | Practical knots and line-handling skills for beginner and intermediate sailors. |
| 12:00pm - 12:55pm | Watercolor Workshop | Margaret Fago demonstrates techniques and creative skills for capturing the beauty and dynamism of sailing and water scenes. |
| 1:00pm - 2:25pm | Seamanship | How to maneuver around other boats, prepare for when things go wrong and plan an enjoyable daysail on San Francisco Bay. |
| 2:30pm - 3:55pm | Racing Skills | Nathalie Criou will illustrate the essential techniques and strategies to performance sailing. |
Sunday events
| Time | Session | Summary |
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| 8:00am - 8:55am | Yoga for Sailors | Gentle exercises for maintaining strength, flexibility and sailing fitness in key muscle groups. |
| 9:15am - 9:55am | Keynote: Behan Gifford, Sailing Totem | Behan of Sailing Totem will share an uplifting session on what it takes to make the change to full-time cruising - all while managing family and a professional career! |
| 10:00am - 11:25am | Panel: Dressing for Success / Staycations on San Francisco Bay | Are you ready to play on the bay? Stay warm and look great with our team's advice on making sure you have the right gear for all weather conditions. |
| 11:30am - 12:55pm | Panel: From Crew to Captain | Want to attain experience and perhaps even get licensed? Learn from: Zara Haimo, Lauren Eisele, Maddie Richards & Margaret Spencer. |
| 1:00pm - 2:25pm | Panel: International Liveaboards in Changing Times | Enjoy lunch while learning about living on the water during a particularly turbulent year! From hurricanes and COVID, we've faced - and overcome - the challenges that have blown our way. Learn from: Jo Dalsimer Aruba, Lindsay Dreilbas Panama & Behan Gifford. |
| 2:30pm | Closing remarks and gratitude | Thank you for making WSS 2020 a success! |
About the Women's Sailing Seminar
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The Annual Women’s Sailing Seminar is organized and taught by women for women.
It started more than 25 years ago by Mary Quigley and Linda Newland who thought: “We need a workshop where women can learn about sailing from other women!” The success of the seminar over the decades, empowering hundreds of women to enjoy the most fabulous sport of all, speaks for itself. Come join our incredible community of women sailors. |
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